Harbour View and Reno FC battled to a sensational 3-3 draw in their Red Stripe Premier League match at Compound yesterday.

Reno raced into a two-goal advantage courtesy of goals by Afiba Chambers and Craig Foster in the 16th and 54th minutes, respectively, and seemed well on their way to a deserved victory.

But Harbour View, spurred on by their small throng of supporters, rallied with three goals in three minutes by John Ross Edwards (81st), Kemar Lawrence (83rd) and substitute McKaulley Tulloch (84th). At that staged, it appeared Harbour View had the victory in the bag.

But Reno were not to be denied a share of the spoils in an enthralling encounter as Foster popped up to slot home in the 89th minute for the levelling goal.

The promoted Reno from Westmoreland, moved to five points and temporarily maintain their position at the top of the league after three matches.

Harbour View, on the other hand, remained winless from three games and inched to two points in 10th spot and will have to improve significantly to make an impact in this year’s competition even though the season is still young.

The Andrew Hines-coached ‘Stars-of-East’ lacked verve, and for the first time in many years, looked out of character.

In fact, at 0-2 down, Harbour View were lucky to be in the game as Foster waltzed past the advancing goalkeeper and with the empty goal in front of him, he watchedas his harmless shot was cleared by a recovering defender.

That was the lifeline the host need and when Hines introduced Tulloch and Damion Harwood in the 71st minute, they found a new lease on life and gave their fans something to cheer about with three quick goals.

Reno, to their credit, never gave up even as the faced the Harbour View late blitz, and hung on for a share of the points.

Teams:

Harbour View — Michaud Barrett, Rennico Clarke, Christopher Harvey, Kemar Lawrence, Damarley Oliver, Nicholas Beckett, John Ross Edwards, Ricardo Davis (Vasbert Harry 52nd), Kevaughn Frater (Damion Harwood 71st), Jermie Lynch (McKaulley Tulloch 71st), Michael Hinds.

Subs not used: Dave Chambers, Shaun Dewar, Anthony Marks, Damion McNeish.

Booked: None

Reno — Chad Blair, Alburn Facey, Linval Wilson, Rondell Morris, Junior Neil, Orane Warren, Afiba Chambers, Denmark Gillings (Romaine Lewis 77th), Andre Jarrett (Kayce Broomfield 59th), Codean Smikle (Hushane Hines 36th), Craig Foster.

Subs not used: Devaughn Hawthorne, Riando Vassell, Xavion Anderson, Paul Beswick.

Booked: Jarrett 38th, Hines 48th, Chambers 80th.

Referee: Kevin Morrison

Assistant referees: Stacey Ann Greyson, Oyinco McTaggart.

Fourth Official: Jermaine Douglas

Match Commissary: Simone Ellis